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This is from an estate. We estimate the original purchase date was in the late 1990s. This is the Celestron-branded Losmandy G-8 mount, identified as the G-9 for Celestron. It comes with a polar scope that fits, but doesn't stay in place, power cords, a counterweight shaft (but no counterweights), a Celestron RA and dec hand controller that works, and the Celestron/Losmandy control panel, which also works. See the photos.
This is not a goto mount. The mount powers up, and the motors make noise. The noises change when you press the buttons on the handset. The setup includes a JMI NGC-finder computer that works similarly to an Orion Intelliscope handset, with "warp" numbers. Then you can use the hand controller to center the object.
Otherwise, it is in excellent condition, completely clean, with very little signs of wear/use. This includes a Losmandy D saddle and a Losmandy D dovetail plate, as well as the original manual for use with a C9.25 (which we also have, and is being sold separately). It also includes a foam-lined, handmade wooden storage box that the original owner crafted.
No shipping boxes, in-store pickup only. At just $250, this is definitely a very inexpensive project for someone. This item is closeout priced and offered AS-IS, No Warranty or Returns.
Specs below are from the Losmandy website, and may not reflect this specific model year.
SPECIFICATION: R.A. / DEC. AXIS
- All machined aluminum and stainless steel, black anodized.
- All stainless steel hardware.
- One 2.100” diameter needle thrust bearing.
- One 2.000” diameter needle thrust bearing.
- Two 1.500” diameter needle bearings.
- 2.812” diameter, 7075 aluminum worm gear, 180 tooth.
- Dual supported, ball bearing housed ground High Precision Brass Worm.
- One-piece worm block design.
- Spring Loaded Worms.
- Tucked in motors.
- Variable slip clutch, both axes. One knob per axis design.
- Porter Slip Ring Design
- 1.250” diameter aluminum shafts.
- Through the axis polar scope mounting, works in Northern and Southern Hemisphere. Polar scope optional.
- Instrument Weight Capacity 30 LBS
- Equatorial head weight 21 lbs.